PRINTER'S NO. 833
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
138
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, FARRY, BARBIN, SNYDER, D. MILLER,
D. COSTA, DeLUCA, READSHAW, RAVENSTAHL, O'BRIEN, DONATUCCI,
BIZZARRO, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHWEYER,
CALTAGIRONE, LONGIETTI, MURT, BAKER, MILLARD, O'NEILL,
DRISCOLL, KINSEY, FREEMAN, V. BROWN, THOMAS, WARD, WARREN,
RYAN AND NEILSON, MARCH 9, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 9, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of April 2017 as "Limb Loss Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Approximately 2 million Americans of all ages, races
and genders have had amputations, and another 28 million
Americans are at risk for amputation; and
WHEREAS, Each day, more than 500 Americans lose a limb; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss is a lifetime condition, and the general
public is largely unaware of the many challenges faced by the
amputee community; and
WHEREAS, Limb loss can result in emotional, physical and
financial stress; and
WHEREAS, The leading causes of amputation are vascular
disease, trauma and cancer; and
WHEREAS, Prosthetic devices can be quite costly and often
need to be replaced every few years; and
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WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with limb loss must overcome
many challenges; and
WHEREAS, The physical effects of limb loss may be the most
visible, but many times the emotional difficulties surpass the
physical impediments; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of April 2017 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians to recognize the importance of this month,
celebrate individuals with limb loss who are living full and
productive lives, express gratitude to caregivers who are a
source of support and motivation and salute combat amputees who
have lost their limbs in service to this country.
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